Pat Surtain receives pay raise, prompting Riley Moss trade speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Denver Broncos have increased cornerback Pat Surtain's salary by $5 million, which may affect Riley Moss's future with the team. Surtain's new deal raises questions about whether the Broncos can sustain three high-paid cornerbacks, as Moss enters the final year of his contract. The organization may explore trade options for Moss if they decide against extending him. Several teams, including the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams, are potential candidates if the Broncos make Moss available ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Surtain's raise could complicate the futures of Moss and Ja'Quan McMillian.
- •Moss has one year left on his contract and may seek a trade.
- •The Panthers, Bears, and Rams are potential suitors for Moss.
- •Moss recorded 57 solo tackles and one sack last season.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Surtain $10M Pay Raise May Trigger Massive CB Trade
"Following the latest contract adjustment for star CB Pat Surtain, it could trigger surrounding a Riley Moss trade before the 2026 season.
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